Discover the story of the song > Beginner – Akb48

The lyrics talk about the protagonist's experiences and knowledge being like baggage that doesn't stay with her. She is encouraged to find new paths and not rely on others' maps. The chorus asks if she dreams and believes in the future, and encourages her to break free from the chains of control. She is told that it's okay to not know anything and that she is a beginner, but that this means she has the potential to do anything. The bridge tells her to stand up and remember the day she was born, because everyone is a beginner. She is told to tear up the old pages and start anew, as they can be reborn all the time. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the questions about dreaming and believing in the future, and encourages the protagonist to break free from control once again. The outro talks about the rain and wind stopping, and a new light shining on the protagonist. It declares that now is the time for her to be reborn as a beginner.